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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 415.58 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 415.58 and 227.63 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 415.58 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/415.58 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 415.58 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 94,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,595.26/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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